Encyclopedia of Lake and River Monsters [Paperback]

James Foster Robinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 19, 2009

The lakes and rivers of the world are said to harbor monsters. Many look like dinosaurs from another age. Others are snake or eel-like while some are human-like amphibians. These monstrous creatures come in all sizes and shapes, not to mention color. They exhibit many different mannerisms from hostility to inquisitiveness to total disregard. Legends and stories can be found about them in all the folklore of different cultures around the world. Today the experts calculate that there are over two hundred and fifty lakes inhabited by some sort of creature. This Encyclopedia of Lake and River Monsters has been compiled to provide a starting point for those who are interested in pursuing the subject.

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About the Author

James Foster Robinson was born in Ogdensburg, New York, USA but grew up in Prescott, Ontario, Canada. He has lived and worked in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia. In 2005, he moved to West Virginia and married his present wife, Betty. Jim has two books published by Mika Publishing, Belleville, Ontario: Amazing Tales from Eastern Ontario, 1987; Strange But True Tales From Eastern Ontario, 1989. He has also published numerous articles in national magazines, daily and weekly newspapers. While living in Vancouver, BC, Jim was a Feature Writer on Suite101.com for topics - The Art of Storytelling, Storyteller's Korner, Sleep Disorders, Professional Security, and Liechtenstein. In addition, he was a Storyteller both in Kingston, Ontario and in Vancouver, BC, Canada. James has also published "A Ghostly Guide to West Virginia" and "Riotous Times (An Unauthorized History of Riots and Violent Protests in British Columbia, Canada)" on Amazon.com as well as on Lulu.com. He is presently working on Ghostly Guides to the remaining 49 states and the 10 provinces of Canada. Check out his website at http://www.winkingeyebooks.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (August 19, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1448680654
• ISBN-13: 978-1448680658
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,590,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)